Introduction to Engineering Construction (ITEC)
The Introduction to Engineering Construction (ITEC) Programme is a 10-month course that gives young people basic engineering skills, a qualification and health and safety training. Aimed at school leavers, the ITEC offers an excellent route into an apprenticeship, employment or further education. In previous years, we have supported a number of NEETs through the ITEC programme. And the programme is helping to bring new talent into the industry, with recent graduates snapped up by a number of major engineering companies.
For employers, the ITEC programme offers an excellent opportunity to hire individuals who already have experience of working in the industry and the skills to undertake an apprenticeship. Graduates from the ITEC will have achieved all of the year one components of an apprenticeship, making them very attractive to potential employers.
Each year approximately 150 ITEC learners complete the course in the Summer and look for opportunities with employers.
The 2018/19 ITEC Course is currently being delivered by:
- Lakes College – West Cumbria
- Gen2 – Cumbria
- North Lindsey College –North Lincolnshire
- Selby College –North Yorkshire
- Redcar and Cleveland College –Tees Valley
- TTE Middlesbrough – South Tees
- NETA – South Tees
- Yeovil College – Somerset
- East Coast College – Norfolk and Suffolk
- The Engineering College – Merseyside
- Weston College – Weston-super-Mare
Further information
For further information about the ECITB Introduction to Engineering Construction contact Martin Eatough, ECITB Head of Apprenticeships, via martin.eatough@ecitb.org.uk
“The ITEC programme has made me realise that engineering is what I want to do in the future and has given me an insight into which pathway I want to follow. I also think it is a great opportunity to gain an apprenticeship.”
“Employers have the confidence that we have got to know the individuals and that if we are recommending them to employers it should give them confidence that the young people are suitable for an apprenticeship. ITEC learners will also be able to usually start year two of an apprenticeship so employers are also making a financial saving and less staff time is required to support their new employee.”
“Having access to ITEC learners broadens our recruitment options, and a real plus point is these young people now have a better idea of what type of engineer they want to become. It’s also great for the wider community as those who don’t secure an apprenticeship first time round are encouraged to continue to develop and enhance their engineering skills, so that they stand a stronger chance in the future.”